Manhattan Prep 1000 GRE Words: Definitions

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1. abase Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or 27. advocate Speak or argue in favor of (verb); a person
esteem who pleads for a cause or on behalf of another
person (noun)
2. abate Reduce, diminish
28. aerie Dwelling or fortress built on a high place; the
3. abdicate Formally give up the throne (or some other
nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or
power or responsibility)
hawk, built on a mountain or cliff
4. aberrant Abnormal, deviant
29. aesthetic Concerning the appreciation of beauty or good
5. abeyance Temporary suspension, inactivity taste, pertaining to the science of what is
beautiful (adj); a sense of beauty and taste of a
6. abhor Detest, regard with disgust
particular time and place (noun)
7. abjure Give up, renounce; repudiate, recant, or shun
30. affable Warm and friendly, pleasant, approachable
(especially formally or under oath)
31. affectation Fake behavior (such as in speech or dress)
8. abrasive Rough, suitable for grinding or polishing (such
adopted to give a certain impression
as sandpaper); causing irritation or annoyance
32. aggrandize Make greater; exaggerate
9. abreast Side-by-side. The more common "abreast of"
means keeping up with, staying aware of, or 33. aggregate Gather together, amount to (verb);
remaining equal in progress with. constituting a whole made up of constituent
parts (adj)
10. abridge Reduce or lessen; shorten by omitting parts
throughout while retaining the main idea 34. alacrity Cheerful or speedy willingness
11. abscission Cutting off; sudden termination; the separation 35. albeit Although, even though
of leaves, petals, or other parts from a plant or
36. alienate Cause to become unfriendly, hostile, or
animal
distant
12. abscond Depart suddenly and secretively
37. alleviate Lessen, make easier to endure
13. abstain Hold back, refrain (especially from something
38. aloof Distant physically or emotionally; reserved;
bad or unhealthy); decline to vote
indifferent
14. abyss A deep and vast space or cavity; anything
39. amalgamate Blend, merge, or unite
profound or infinite
15. accede Agree, give consent; assume power (usually as 40. ambiguous Not clear, hard to understand, open to having
"accede to") several meanings or interpretations

16. accretion Gradual increase; an added part or addition 41. ambivalent Uncertain; unable to decide, or wanting to do
two contradictory things at once
17. acerbic Sour; harsh or severe
42. ameliorate Improve; make better or more bearable
18. acidulous Slightly acid or sour; sharp or caustic
43. amortize Gradually pay off a debt, or gradually write off
19. acme Summit, peak, highest point an asset
20. activism The practice of pursuing political or other goals 44. anachronism Something that is not in its correct historical
through vigorous action, often including protests time; a mistake in chronology, such as by
and demonstrations assigning a person or event to the wrong time
period
21. acumen Keen, quick, accurate insight or judgment
45. analgesia Pain relief; inability to feel pain
22. adhere Stick (to), such as with glue, or to a plan or belief
46. analogous Comparable, corresponding in some
23. admonish Mildly scold; caution, advise, or remind to do
particular way (making a good analogy)
something
47. anarchy Absence of law or government; chaos,
24. adulterate Make impure by adding inappropriate or inferior
disorder
ingredients
48. annul Make void or null, cancel, abolish (usually of
25. adumbrate Give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal only
laws or other established rules)
partially; obscure
49. anodyne Medicine that relieves pain (noun); soothing,
26. adverse Opposing, harmful
relieving pain (adj)
50. anoint Rub or sprinkle oil on; make sacred, such as by 75. aseptic Free from germs
a ceremony that includes applying oil to
76. asperity Rigor, severity; harshness or sharpness of
someone
tone; roughness of surface
51. anomaly Deviation from what is common;
77. aspersions Damaging remarks, defamation, slander
inconsistency
78. assail Attack violently, assault
52. antagonize Make hostile or unfriendly
79. assiduous Persevering, diligent, constant
53. antedate Be older than, precede in time; assign to an
earlier date 80. assuage Make milder, relieve; soothe, pacify, or calm
54. antithetical Directly opposed, opposite; involving 81. attenuate Weaken or thin out
antithesis (the rhetorical act of placing two
phrases opposite one another for contrast, as 82. attuned In harmony; in sympathetic relationship
in love me or hate me) 83. audacious Very bold or brave, often in a rude or reckless
55. apathy Not caring; absence of feeling; lack of interest way; extremely original
or concern 84. augment Make larger
56. apocryphal Of questionable authenticity; false 85. augury Telling the future, such as through
57. apostate Person who deserts a party, cause, religion, supernatural means
etc. 86. august Venerable, majestic; inspiring admiration
58. apostle Pioneer of a reform movement (originally, an 87. austere Severe in manner or appearance; very self-
early follower of Jesus) disciplined, ascetic; without luxury or ease;
59. apposite Highly appropriate, suitable, or relevant sober or serious

60. apprise Inform, give notice to 88. autonomous Self-governing, independent

61. approbation Praise or approval, especially formal approval 89. avarice Insatiable greed; a miserly desire to hoard
wealth
62. appropriate Set aside or authorize (such as money) for a
particular purpose; take for one's own use 90. aver Declare or affirm with confidence

63. arbiter Judge, umpire, person empowered to decide 91. avid Enthusiastic, dedicated, passionate;
matters at hand excessively desirous

64. arcane Known or understood by only a few; obscure, 92. axiom Self-evident truth requiring no proof;
secret universally or generally accepted principle

65. archaic Characteristic of an earlier period, ancient, 93. balk Refuse to proceed or to do something
primitive 94. balloon Swell or puff out; increase rapidly
66. ardent Very passionate, devoted, or enthusiastic
95. banal Lacking freshness and originality; cliché
67. arduous Very difficult, strenuous; severe, hard to endure
96. bane Something that ruins or spoils
68. arrogate Claim or take presumptuously or without the
97. base Morally low, mean, dishonorable; of little or
right to do so
no value; crude and unrefined; counterfeit
69. articulate Using language in a clear, fluent way (adj);
98. baying Howling in a deep way, like a dog or wolf
speak distinctly or give clarity to an idea (verb)
99. belie Contradict or misrepresent
70. artifact Any object made by humans, especially those
from an earlier time, such as those excavated 100. beneficent Doing good
by archaeologists
101. benign Harmless; favorable; kindly, gentle, or
71. artless Free of deceit or craftiness, natural, genuine; beneficial; not cancerous
lacking skill or knowledge, crude, uncultured
102. bent Personal inclination or tendency
72. ascertain Find out with certainty
103. besiege Attack, overwhelm, crowd in on or surround
73. ascetic abstinent or austere in lifestyle (adj); a person
who leads an austere and simple life without 104. bevy Group of birds or other animals that stay close
material pleasures, esp. someone who does together; any large group
this for religious reasons 105. bifurcate To fork into two branches or divide into two
74. ascribe Assign or credit to a certain cause or source halves
106. bilk Cheat or defraud 133. catholic Universal, broad-minded

107. blight Disease that kills plants rapidly, or any cause 134. caustic Capable of corroding metal or burning the
of decay or destruction (noun); ruin or cause skin; very critical or sarcastic
to wither (verb)
135. censure Strong disapproval or official reprimand
108. blithe Joyous, merry; excessively carefree (so as to (noun); to issue such disapproval or
ignore more important concerns) reprimand (verb)
109. bogus Fake, fraudulent 136. chauvinism Fanatical patriotism or blind enthusiasm
for military glory; undue or biased
110. bolster Strengthen or support
devotion to any group, cause, etc.
111. bombastic (Of speech or writing) far too showy or
137. chicanery Trickery, deception by knowingly false
dramatic than is appropriate; pretentious
arguments
112. bonhomie Friendliness, open and simple good
138. chronological Arranged in or relating to time order
heartedness
139. circumscribe Strictly limit a role, range of activity, or
113. boor Rude, ill-mannered, or insensitive person; a
area; in math, to be constructed around so
peasant or country bumpkin
as to touch as many points as possible
114. brandish Shake, wave, or flourish, as a weapon
140. circumspect Cautious, prudent; careful to consider the
115. brook Suffer or tolerate circumstances and consequences

116. bucolic Pertaining to shepherds; suggesting a 141. clamber Climb awkwardly or with difficulty,
peaceful and pleasant view of rural life scramble

117. buffer Something that shields, protects, absorbs 142. clamor Noisy uproar or protest, as from a crowd; a
shock, or cushions loud, continuous noise

118. bureaucracy Government characterized by many bureaus 143. clinch Make final or settle conclusively; to fasten
and petty administrators or by excessive, or hold together
seemingly meaningless requirements 144. cloying Disgustingly or distastefully sweet
119. burgeon Grow or flourish rapidly; put forth buds or
145. coagulate Cause a liquid to become solid or semisolid
shoots (of a plant)
146. coalesce Come together, unite; fuse together
120. burnish Polish, make smooth and lustrous
147. coda Final part of a musical composition; an
121. buttress Support or encourage (verb); a support or
ending, esp. one that sums up what has
prop, esp. projecting from and supporting the
come before
wall of a building (noun)
148. coffer Chest for storing valuables; financial
122. bygone Past, former (adj); that which is in the past
resources, a treasury
(usually plural noun)
149. cogent Very convincing, logical
123. cacophony Harsh, discordant, or meaningless mixture of
sounds 150. collude Conspire; cooperate for illegal or
fraudulent purposes
124. calumny Malicious lie intended to hurt someone's
reputation; the act of telling such lies 151. commensurate The same in size, extent, etc., equivalent;
proportional
125. canard Rumor, a false or baseless story
152. compendium Concise but complete summary; a list or
126. candid Open, sincere, honest
collection
127. canonical Authorized, recognized; pertaining to the
153. complacent Self-satisfied, smug; overly content (and
canon, or body of accepted rules, standards or
therefore lazy, neglectful, or some other
artistic works
bad quality)
128. capricious Acting on impulse, erratic
154. complaisant Eager to please; cheerfully complying
129. cardinal Chief, most important
155. complementary Completing; fitting together well; filling
130. cartography Mapmaking mutual needs

131. castigate Criticize severely; punish in order to correct 156. compliant Obeying, submissive; following the
requirements
132. catalyst Causer of change
157. concede Give in, admit, yield; acknowledge 186. counterintuitive Against what one would intuitively
reluctantly; grant or give up (such as giving expect
up land after losing a war)
187. counterpoint Contrasting item, opposite; a
158. conciliatory Reconciling, appeasing, attempting to make complement; the use of contrast or
the peace interplay in a work of art
159. concur Approve, agree 188. counterproductive Defeating the purpose; preventing the
intended goal
160. condone Overlook, tolerate, regard as harmless
189. covert Secret, veiled, undercover
161. confer Consult, compare views; bestow or give
190. crafty Cunning, skillful in deception or
162. confound Confuse, frustrate; mix up or make worse
underhanded schemes
163. connoisseur Expert, especially in the fine arts; person of 191. craven Very cowardly, lacking courage
educated, refined tastes
192. credibility Believability, trustworthiness
164. connote Suggest or imply in addition to the precise,
literal meaning 193. credulous Gullible; prone to believing or trusting
too easily or without enough evidence
165. console Lessen the suffering or grief of (verb); a
control panel, or small table or cabinet 194. crescendo Steady increase in force, intensity, or
(noun) the loudness of a musical passage; a
climactic moment or peak
166. consolidate Unite, combine, solidify, make coherent
195. culminate Reach the highest point or final stage
167. constrict Squeeze, compress; restrict the freedom of
196. cupidity Greed, great or excessive desire
168. construe Interpret or translate
197. curmudgeon Bad-tempered, difficult person; grouch
169. contentious Controversial; prone to causing arguments,
especially gratuitous or petty ones 198. cynical Thinking the worst of others'
motivations; bitterly pessimistic
170. contextualize Place in context, such as by giving the
background or circumstances 199. daunt Discourage, dishearten, lessen the
courage of
171. contraries Things that are opposing; either of two
opposite things 200. debase Degrade; lower in quality, value, rank,
etc.; lower in moral quality
172. contrite Remorseful; feeling sorry for one's offenses
or sins 201. debunk Expose, ridicule, or disprove false or
exaggerated claims
173. contumacious Rebellious; stubbornly disobedient
202. declaim Speak in an impassioned, pompous, or
174. conundrum Riddle, the answer to which involves a play
oratorical manner; give a formal
on words; any mystery
speech
175. converge Move towards one another or towards a
203. declivity Downward slope
point; unite
204. decorous Behaving with propriety and good
176. conversant Knowledgeable about or experienced with
taste; polite
177. conversely In an opposite way; on the other hand
205. deem Judge; consider
178. convoke Call together, as to a meeting
206. deface Vandalize, mar the appearance of
179. convoluted Twisted; very complicated
207. default Failure to act, neglect (noun); fail to
180. copious Plentiful, bountiful fulfill an obligation, especially a
financial one (verb)
181. corroborate Support, add evidence to
208. deference Respectful submission; yielding to the
182. cosmopolitan Belonging to the entire world, at home authority or opinion of another
globally; free from local or national
prejudices or attachments 209. deflect Cause to curve; turn aside, esp. from a
straight course; avoid
183. cosset Treat as a pet, pamper
210. deleterious Harmful, unhealthful
184. coterie Close or exclusive group, clique
211. delimit Fix, mark, or define the boundaries of
185. countenance Facial expression or face (noun); approve or
tolerate (verb)
212. delineate Mark the outline of; sketch; describe in detail 240. discredit Injure the reputation of, destroy credibility
of or confidence in
213. demagogue A leader who lies and gains power by
arousing the passions and especially 241. discrepancy Difference or inconsistency
prejudices of the people
242. discrete Separate, distinct, detached, existing as
214. demur Show reluctance or object, especially for individual parts
moral reasons
243. discriminating Judicious, discerning, having good
215. denigrate Belittle, attack the reputation of judgment or insight

216. denote Be a name or symbol for 244. disingenuous Insincere, not genuine

217. deride Mock, scoff at, laugh at contemptuously 245. disinterested Unbiased, impartial; not interested

218. derivative Derived from something else; not original 246. disjointed Disconnected, not coherent, jerky; having
the joints separated
219. desiccate Thoroughly dried up, dehydrated
247. dismiss Allow to disperse or leave; fire from a job;
220. desultory Lacking consistency or order, disconnected, put aside or reject, especially after only a
sporadic; going off topic brief consideration
221. detached Impartial, disinterested; unconcerned, 248. disparage Belittle, put down; bring shame upon,
distant, aloof discredit
222. deterrent Something that restrains or discourages 249. disparate Distinct, different
223. diaphanous Very sheer, fine, translucent 250. dispassionate Unbiased, not having a selfish or personal
224. diatribe Bitter, abusive attack or criticism; rant motivation; calm, lacking emotion

225. dichotomy Division into two parts or into two 251. dispatch Speed, promptness; send off or deal with in
contradictory groups a speedy way

226. dictum Formal or authoritative pronouncement; 252. disperse Scatter, spread widely, cause to vanish
saying or proverb 253. disposition A person's general or natural mood;
227. didactic Intended to instruct; teaching, or teaching a tendency
moral lesson 254. disquieting Disturbing, causing anxiety
228. diffident Lacking confidence, shy 255. dissemble Mislead, conceal the truth, put on a false
229. diffuse Spread widely, disseminate (verb); dispersed, appearance of
widely spread out, or wordy and going off- 256. disseminate Scatter, spread about, broadcast
topic (adj)
257. dissent Disagree or take an opposing view, esp. in
230. digress Go off-topic when speaking or writing relation to a formal body such as a
231. dilate To become wider or make wider, cause to government, political party, or church;
expand; to speak or write at length, elaborate such a view
upon 258. dissolution Dissolving, the state of having been
232. dilatory Slow, late; procrastinating or stalling for time dissolved; breaking bonds or breaking up
of a group of people; death, disintegration;
233. dilettante Person who takes up an art or activity for sinking into extreme hedonism, vice, and
amusement only or in a superficial way degradation
234. din Loud, confused noise, esp. for a long period of 259. dissonance Harsh, inharmonious sound; cacophony;
time disagreement
235. dirge A funeral or mourning song or poem 260. distaff Female, esp. relating to the maternal side
236. disabuse Free someone from a mistake in thinking of the family; women or women's work; a
staff that holds wool or flax for spinning
237. discerning Having good judgment or insight; able to
distinguish mentally 261. distend Swell, expand, stretch, bloat

238. discomfiting Disconcerting, confusing, frustrating 262. distill Purify; extract the essential elements of

239. discordant Harsh or inharmonious in sound; 263. dither Act indecisively (verb); a state of fear or
disagreeing, incongruous trembling excitement
264. diurnal Occurring every day; happening in the daytime 288. effrontery Shameless boldness
(rather than at night)
289. egalitarian Related to belief in the equality of all people,
265. diverge Differ, deviate; branch off or turn aside, as from esp. in political, economic, or social spheres
a path
290. egregious Extraordinarily or conspicuously bad; glaring
266. divest Deprive or strip of a rank, title, etc., or of
291. egress An exit or the action of exiting
clothing or gear; to sell off holdings (opposite
of invest) 292. elated Very happy, in high spirits
267. divine Discover through divination or supernatural 293. elegy Song or poem of sorrow, esp. for a deceased
means; perceive by insight person
268. doctrinaire Person who applies doctrine in an impractical 294. elevate Raise, lift up; lift the spirits of; move up to a
or rigid and close-minded way (noun); merely higher rank or status or raise up to a higher
theoretical, impractical, or fanatical about spiritual or intellectual plane
other people accepting one's ideas (adj)
295. elicit Call forth, bring out, evoke
269. document Support with evidence, cite sources in a detailed
way, create documentary evidence of 296. eloquent Marked by forceful, fluid, apt speech;
expressive, emotionally moving
270. doff Take off (such as clothes), put aside; remove
one's hat as a gesture 297. emaciate Make abnormally thin, cause to physically
waste away
271. dogma A system of principles laid down by an
authority; established belief 298. embellish Decorate, add ornamentation; enhance (a
story) with fictional or fanciful details
272. dormant Asleep, inactive, on a break
299. eminent Prominent, distinguished, of high rank
273. dovetail Join or fit together
300. empirical Coming from, based on, or able to be verified by
274. droll Funny in an odd way experience or experimentation; not purely
275. dubious Doubtful, questionable, suspect based on theory
301. emulate Copy in an attempt to equal or be better than
276. dupe Person who is easily fooled or used (noun); to
fool or exploit (verb) 302. encomium Warm, glowing praise, esp. a formal
277. duplicity Deceit, double-dealing, acting in two different expression of praise
ways for the purpose of deception 303. endemic Native, local; natural, specific to, or confined to
278. dyspeptic Grumpy, pessimistic, irritable; suffering from a particular place
dyspepsia (indigestion) 304. enervate Weaken, tire
279. e.g. For example, such as 305. engender Produce, give rise to, cause to exist; procreate
280. ebullient Very enthusiastic, lively, excited; bubbling as 306. enhance Raise to a higher value, desirability, etc.
though being boiled
307. enigma Puzzle, mystery, riddle; mysterious or
281. eccentric Peculiar, odd, deviating from the norm esp. in a contradictory person
whimsical way
308. entitlement Having the right to certain privileges;
282. echelon A level, rank or grade; the people at that level believing, sometimes without cause, that one
283. eclectic Selecting the best of everything or from many deserves or has a right to certain privileges
diverse sources 309. enumerate Count or list; specify one-by-one
284. eclipse The obscuring of one thing by another, such as 310. ephemeral Lasting only a short time, fleeting
the sun by the moon or a person by a more
famous or talented person (noun); to obscure, 311. epicure Person with cultivated, refined tastes, esp. in
darken, make less important (verb) food and wine

285. edify Uplift, enlighten, instruct or improve in a 312. equanimity Composure, evenness of mind; mental or
spiritual or moral way emotional stability, esp. under stress

286. efficacy The quality of being able to produce the 313. equitable Fair, equal, just
intended effect 314. equivocate Use unclear language to deceive or avoid
287. effigy Representation or image of a person, esp. a committing to a position
crude facsimile used to mock a hated person
315. erratic Inconsistent, wandering, having no fixed 337. extemporaneous Done without preparation (esp. of a
course speech), or with some preparation but no
notes; improvised, done on the spur of
316. erroneous Mistaken, in error; improper, morally incorrect
the moment
317. ersatz Artificial, synthetic; being an inferior
338. extraneous Irrelevant; foreign, coming from without,
substitute
not belonging
318. erstwhile Former, previous (adj); in the past, formerly
339. extrapolate Conjecture about an unknown by
(adv)
projecting information about something
319. erudite Scholarly, knowledgeable; possessing deep, known; predict by projecting past
often systematic, knowledge experience
320. eschew Shun, avoid, abstain from 340. facetious Joking, humorous, esp. inappropriately;
not serious, concerned with frivolous
321. esoteric Understood by or intended for only a few;
things
secret
341. facilitate Make easier, help the progress of
322. estimable Worthy of esteem, admirable; able to be
estimated 342. faction Group or clique within a larger
323. ethos The character, personality, or moral values organization; party strife and dissension
specific to a person, group, time period, etc. 343. fallacious Containing a fallacy, or mistake in logic;
324. eulogy Speech of praise or written work of praise, esp. logically unsound; deceptive
a speech given at a funeral 344. fallow Left unplanted (of land); not in use
325. euphemism Substitution of a mild, inoffensive, or indirect 345. fanatical Excessively devoted, enthusiastic, or
expression for one that is considered offensive zealous in an uncritical way
or too direct
346. fanciful Whimsical, capricious; imaginary; freely
326. euphony Pleasing or sweet sound, especially as formed imaginative rather than based on reason
by a harmonious use of words or reality
327. exacerbate Make worse (more violent, severe, etc.), 347. fastidious Excessively particular, difficult to please;
inflame; irritate or embitter (a person) painstaking, meticulous, requiring
328. exacting Very severe in making demands; requiring excessive attention to detail
precise attention 348. fathom Measure the depth of (usually of water)
329. exculpate Clear from guilt or blame as with a sounding line; penetrate and
discover the meaning of, understand
330. exhaustive Comprehensive, thorough, exhausting a topic
or subject, accounting for all possibilities; 349. fatuous Foolish, silly, esp. in a smug or
draining, tending to exhaust complacent manner

331. exigent Requiring immediate attention, action, or aid; 350. fawn Show affection or try to please in the
excessively demanding manner of a dog; try to win favor through
flattery and submissive behavior
332. exonerate Clear from blame or accusation; free from a
responsibility 351. feasible Possible; logical or likely; suitable

333. expedient Suitable, proper; effective, often at the expense 352. fecund Fruitful, fertile; capable of abundantly
of ethics or other considerations producing offspring, vegetation, or
creative or intellectual work
334. explicit Direct, clear, fully revealed; clearly depicting
sex or nudity 353. felicitous Admirably appropriate, very well-suited
for the occasion; pleasant, fortunate,
335. exponent Person who expounds or explains; champion,
marked by happiness
advocate, or representative
354. fervid Very hot; heated in passion or
336. expurgate Censor; remove objectionable or offensive parts
enthusiasm
355. fetid Stinking; having an offensive smell

356. fidelity Faithfulness, loyalty; strict observance of

duty; accuracy in reproducing a sound or
image
357. figurative Metaphorical, based on figures of speech; 382. gambol Frolic; skip or leap playfully
containing many figures of speech (as fancy-
383. garner Gather and store; amass, collect
sounding writing); related to portraying
human or animal figures 384. garrulous Talkative, wordy, rambling
358. finesse Extreme delicacy, subtlety, or diplomacy in 385. gauche Tactless, lacking social grace, awkward,
handling a sensitive situation or in a crude
performance or skill (noun); use tact or
386. gawky Physically awkward (esp. of a tall, skinny
diplomacy; employ a deceptive strategy (verb)
person, often used to describe teenagers)
359. flag Get tired, lose enthusiasm; hang limply or
387. germane Relevant and appropriate, on-topic
droop
388. gestation Pregnancy; the period from conception until
360. fledgling A young bird that has just recently gotten its
birth of an animal or (metaphorically) of an
feathers, an inexperienced person (noun); new
idea or plan
or inexperienced (adj)
389. gist Main idea, essence
361. fleeting Passing quickly, transitory
390. glacial Pertaining to glaciers; cold, icy, slow,
362. florid Reddish or rosy; flowery, showy, or excessively
unsympathetic
fancy
391. glib Fluent and easy in a way that suggests
363. flout Treat with disdain, contempt, or scorn (usually
superficiality or insincerity
of rules)
392. glower Stare in an angry, sullen way
364. fluke Stroke of luck, something accidentally
successful 393. goad Urge on (as cattle) with a pointed or
365. foment Incite, instigate, stir up, promote the growth electrically charged stick; spur on,
of; apply medicated liquid to a body part stimulate, encourage

366. forage Wander in search of; rummage, hunt, make a 394. goosebumps The "bumps" created by hairs standing up
raid on the skin in response to cold, fear, etc.

367. ford Place where a river or similar body of water is 395. gouge Scooping or digging tool, like a chisel, or a
shallow enough to walk or ride a vehicle hole made with such a tool (noun); cut or
across (noun); to cross at such a place (verb) scoop out; force out a person's eye with
one's thumb; swindle, extort money from
368. foreshadow Indicate or suggest beforehand, presage (verb)
369. forestall Delay, hinder, prevent by taking action 396. gradation A progression, a process taking place
beforehand gradually, in stages; one of these stages
370. forfeit Surrender or lose as a result of an error, crime, 397. graft Insert part of a plant into another plant,
or failure to fulfill an obligation where it continues to grow; join living tissue
371. fortify Strengthen, invigorate, encourage (such as skin) to part of the body where it
will continue to live and grow; attach as if
372. fortuitous Happening by chance; lucky by grafting (verb); the part so grafted (as in
373. fracas Noisy disturbance or fight; brawl a graft of skin); the act of acquiring money
or other benefits through illegal means, esp.
374. fractious Unruly, troublemaking; irritable by abusing one's power (noun)
375. frenetic Wildly excited, frantic, distracted 398. grandiloquent Relating to lofty speech, esp. to the point of
376. fringe On the margin, periphery (adj); the people in a being pompous, overblown, bombastic
group who hold the most extreme views (noun) 399. grandstand Perform showily in an attempt to impress
377. frugal Economical, thrifty, not wasteful with money; onlookers
inexpensive 400. grating Irritating; harsh or discordant (of a noise);
378. fulminate Explode, detonate; attack verbally in a scraping
vehement, thunderous way 401. gregarious Sociable, pertaining to a flock or crowd
379. furtive Done secretly; stealthy, sly, shifty 402. grievous Causing grief or suffering; very serious,
380. futile Producing no useful result, ineffective; trivial grave; flagrant, outrageous
or unimportant 403. grouse Complain or grumble (verb); a reason for
381. gainsay Declare false, deny; oppose complaint (noun)
404. grovel Creep or crawl with one's face to the 429. husband Manage prudently, sparingly, or
ground, prostrate oneself as a token of economically; conserve
subservience, degrade or abase oneself
430. hyberbole Deliberate exaggeration for effect
405. guile Clever deceit, cunning, craftiness
431. iconoclast Attacker of cherished beliefs or institutions
406. hackneyed So commonplace as to be stale; not fresh or
432. idiosyncrasy Characteristic or habit peculiar to an
original
individual; peculiar quality, quirk
407. halcyon Calm and peaceful, carefree; prosperous,
433. idolatry Idol worship; excessive or unthinking
successful, happy
devotion or adoration
408. hallmark A mark indicating quality, purity,
434. idyllic Presenting a positive, peaceful view of rural
genuineness, etc.; any distinguishing
life (as poetry or prose); pleasant in a
characteristic
natural, simple way
409. hand- Grasping, squeezing, etc. of the hands as
435. ignoble Not noble; having mean, base, low motives;
wringing an expression of nervousness, guilt, etc.;
low quality
extend debate over what to do about an
issue 436. illiberality Narrow-mindedness, bigotry; strictness or
lack of generosity
410. hapless Unlucky, unfortunate
437. imbue Permeate or saturate, as dye in a fabric;
411. harangue Long, intense verbal attack, esp. when
influence throughout
delivered publicly
438. imminent Ready to occur, impending
412. hardy Bold, brave, capable of withstanding
hardship, fatigue, cold, etc. 439. immutable Unchangeable

413. harrow Farming tool that breaks up soil (noun); 440. impair Make worse, weaken
painfully disturb or distress (verb)
441. impartial Unbiased, fair
414. haven Harbor or port; refuge, safe place
442. impasse Position or road from which there is no
415. hearken Listen, pay attention to escape; deadlock
416. hedge Avoid commitment by leaving provisions for 443. impassive Not having or not showing physical feeling
withdrawal or changing one's mind; protect or emotion
a bet by also betting on the other side
444. impecunious Poor, without money
417. hedonist Person devoted to pleasure
445. impede Hold back, obstruct the progress of
418. hegemony Domination, authority; influence by one
446. imperious Commanding, domineering; acting like a
country over others socially, culturally,
high-ranking person; urgent
economically, etc.
447. impermeable Impassable, not allowing passage through
419. hermetic Airtight, sealed, isolated; reclusive;
(such as by a liquid)
pertaining to alchemy, occult
448. imperturbable Calm, not able to be upset or agitated
420. heterogeneous Different in type, incongruous; composed of
different types of elements 449. impervious Impenetrable, not able to be harmed or
emotionally disturbed
421. hew Strike, chop, or hack (as with an axe,
sword. etc.); make or shape something 450. impetuous Passionately impulsive, marked by sudden,
(such as a statue) with a cutting tool hasty emotion; forceful, violent
422. hierarchy A ranked series; a classification of people 451. impious Not religious, lacking reverence, ungodly
according to rank, ability, etc.; a ruling
452. implacable Not able to be appeased, calmed, or
body
satisfied
423. hoary Very old, gray or white as from old age
453. implication Act of implying or that which is implied;
424. hodgepodge Mixture of different kinds of things, jumble close connection, esp. in an incriminating
way
425. homage Honor or respect demonstrated publicly
454. implicit Implied, not stated directly; involved in the
426. homogeneous Of the same kind; uniform throughout
very essence of something, unquestionable
427. hoodwink Trick, deceive 455. implode Burst inward
428. hotly In an intense, fiery, or heated way 456. imprecation Curse; prayer for harm to come to someone
457. impugn Attack the truth or integrity of 485. inimical Hostile, adverse, harmful

458. impute Credit, attribute; lay blame or 486. iniquity Injustice, wickedness, sin
responsibility for (sometimes falsely)
487. innocuous Harmless, inoffensive
459. inadvertent Unintentional; characterized by a lack of
488. inordinate Excessive, not within proper limits,
attention, careless
unrestrained
460. inasmuch In like manner, considering that
489. inquest Legal or judicial inquiry, especially before a
(contraction of "in as much," generally
jury and especially made by a coroner into the
followed by "as")
cause of someone's death; the results of such
461. incarnadine Blood red or flesh-colored an inquiry
462. incendiary Setting on fire, pertaining to arson; 490. insensible Incapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware
arousing strife, rebellion, etc.;
491. insinuate Hint, suggest slyly; introduce (an idea) into
"inflaming" the senses
someone's mind in a subtle, artful way
463. incentive Something that encourages greater action
492. insipid Dull, stale, lacking taste or interest
or effort, such as a reward
464. inchoate Just begun, undeveloped, unorganized 493. insular Pertaining to an island; detached, standing
alone; narrow-minded, provincial
465. incipient Just beginning; in a very early stage
494. insurrection Rebellion or revolt against a government or
466. incongruous Out of place, inappropriate, not similarly established authority
harmonious
495. intelligible Able to be understood, clear
467. inconsequential Insignificant, unimportant; illogical
496. inter Bury (a dead body) or place in a tomb
468. inconstancy Fickleness, unreliability; the state of
497. interplay Interaction, reciprocal relationship or
changing without good reason
influence
469. incorporate Combine, unite; form a legal corporation;
498. interregnum A time in between two reigns or regimes
embody, give physical form to
during which there is no ruler; a period
470. inculcate Teach persistently, implant (an idea) in a during which government does not function;
person any period of freedom from authority or break
471. indefatigable Untiring, not able to become fatigued or interruption in a series

472. indeterminate Not fixed or determined, indefinite; vague 499. intractable Difficult to control, manage, or manipulate;
hard to cure; stubborn
473. indifferent Not caring, having no interest; unbiased,
500. intransigent Refusing to compromise, inflexible, having
impartial
extreme attitudes
474. indigence Extreme poverty
501. intrepid Fearless, brave, enduring in the face of
475. indolent Lazy, slothful adversity
476. inert Inactive; having little or no power to move 502. intrinsic Belonging to the essential nature of a thing

477. inexorable Relentless, unyielding; not moved by 503. inundate Flood, cover with water, overwhelm
pleading
504. inure Toughen up; accustom or habituate to pain,
478. infallible Incapable of error; certain hardship, etc.
479. inform Inspire, animate; give substance, essence, 505. invective Violent denunciation; accusations, insults, or
or context to; be the characteristic quality verbal abuse
of
506. inveigle Entice, lure; get something by flattery,
480. ingenuous Genuine, sincere, not holding back; naive cleverness, or offering incentives

481. ingrained Deep-rooted, forming part of the very 507. investiture Investing; formally giving someone a right or
essence; worked into the fiber title

482. ingrate Ungrateful person 508. invidious Hateful, offensive, injurious

483. ingratiate Make an effort to gain favor with 509. irascible Irritable, easily angered

484. inherent Existing as a permanent, essential 510. irresolute Wavering, not sure how to proceed, not firm
quality; intrinsic in one's decision-making
511. itinerant Traveling from place to place, esp. as part of a 536. laudable Worthy of praise
job
537. lavish Abundant or giving in abundance; marked by
512. itinerary Travel schedule; detailed plan for a journey excess (adj); give very generously (verb)
513. jargon Vocabulary specific to a group or occupation; 538. lax Not strict; careless, loose, slack
convoluted or unintelligible language
539. layperson A person who is not a member of the clergy or
514. jettison Discard, cast off; throw items overboard in not a member of a particular profession (such
order to lighten a ship in an emergency as medicine, law, etc.)
515. jingoism Excessive, loud patriotism and aggressive, 540. leery Suspicious or wary
warlike foreign policy
541. legerdemain Slight-of-hand (magic as performed by a
516. jocular Joking or given to joking all the time; jolly, magician); trickery or deception
playful
542. lethargic Lazy, drowsy, or sluggish
517. judicious Using good judgment; wise, sensible
543. levity Lightness (of mind, spirit, or mood) or lack of
518. juncture Critical point in time, such as a crisis or a time seriousness, sometimes in an inappropriate
when a decision is necessary; a place where way
two things are joined together
544. levy Collect tax from, wage war on, or enlist for
519. juxtapose Place side by side (either physically or in a military service; (verb); act of colleting tax or
metaphorical way, such as to make a amount owed, or the drafting of troops into
comparison) military service (noun)
520. keen Sharp, piercing; very perceptive or mentally 545. liberal Favorable to progress or reform; believing in
sharp; intense (of a feeling) maximum possible individual freedom;
521. kindle Ignite, cause to begin burning; incite, arouse, tolerant, open-minded; generous (adj); a
inflame person with such beliefs or practices (noun)

522. kinetic Pertaining to motion 546. libertine Morally or sexually unrestrained person;
freethinker (regarding religion)
523. knell The sound made by a bell for a funeral, or any
sad sound or signal of a failure, death, ending, 547. licentious Sexually unrestrained; immoral; ignoring the
etc. (noun); to make such a sound (verb) rules

524. kudos Praise, honor, congratulations 548. likewise Also, in addition to; similarly, in the same
way
525. lachrymose Tearful, mournful
549. limpid Clear, transparent; completely calm
526. lackluster Not shiny; dull, mediocre; lacking brilliance or
550. lionize Treat like a celebrity
vitality
527. laconic Using few words, concise 551. lissome Flexible, supple, agile

528. lament Mourn; express grief, sorrow, or regret (verb); 552. listless Spiritless, lacking interest or energy
an expression of grief, esp. as a song or poem 553. livid Furiously angry, enraged
(noun)
554. log Keep a record of, write down; travel for or at a
529. lampoon A harsh satire (noun); ridicule or satirize (verb) certain distance or speed (verb); a written
530. landmark Object (such as a building) that stands out and record (noun)
can be used to navigate by; a very important 555. loquacious Talkative, wordy
place, event, etc.
556. lucid Clear, easy to understand; rational, sane
531. languid Drooping from exhaustion, sluggish, slow;
lacking in spirit 557. lugubrious Mournful, gloomy (sometimes in an
exaggerated way)
532. larceny Theft
558. lull Soothe or cause to fall asleep (as in a lullaby);
533. largess or Generosity, the giving of money or gifts (esp. quiet down; make to feel secure, sometimes
largesse with the implication that the giver is a bit falsely (verb); a period of calm or quiet (noun)
superior to the recipient)
559. lumber Walk in a heavy or clumsy way, sometimes
534. lassitude Tiredness, weariness; lazy indifference due to being weighed down
535. latent Potential; existing but not visible or active 560. luminous Shining, radiant, well-lit; brilliant or
enlightening
561. lurid Gruesome or excessively vivid; 584. milieu Environment, atmosphere; the
sensational, shocking, unrestrained environmental setting in which something
happens or develops
562. machination or Crafty schemes or plots
machinations 585. militate Have a great effect, weigh heavily (often as
militate against)
563. maelstrom Violent whirlpool; any chaotic, turbulent
situation 586. mired Stuck, entangled (in something, like a
swamp or muddy area), soiled
564. magnanimous High-minded, noble, lofty; generous in
forgiving others, free of resentment 587. mirth Jollity, merriment; amusement or laughter
565. magnate Very important or influential person, esp. 588. misanthrope Hater of humankind
in business or
566. makeshift A temporary, often improvised, substitute misanthropist
(noun); improvised for temporary use 589. missive Letter, written message
(adj)
590. mitigate Make less severe; lessen or moderate
567. malediction A curse (damage, grief, pain, etc.)
568. malinger Pretend to be sick, esp. to get out of work, 591. modest Humble; simple rather than showy; decent
duties, etc. (esp. "covering up" in terms of dress);
569. malleable Able to be bent, shaped, or adapted small, limited
592. modicum A little bit or limited quantity
570. manifest Obvious, apparent, perceptible to the eye
(adj); to show, make clear, or prove (verb) 593. modish Stylish, contemporary
571. mannered Having a particular manner, esp. an 594. mollify Calm or soothe (an angry person); lessen or
artificial one soften
572. mar Damage, spoil, ruin 595. molt Shed or cast off, esp. to regularly shed skin,
573. martinet Person who adheres to rules extremely feathers, etc. (as a snake)
closely; strict disciplinarian 596. monastic Relating to or resembling a monastery
574. maudlin Excessively sentimental, showing sadness (where monks or nuns live), esp. by being
or some other emotion in a foolish or silly quiet, secluded, contemplative, strict,
way and/or lacking luxuries

575. maverick Rebel, individualist, dissenter 597. monotony Sameness or repetitiousness to the point of
being boring; lack of variation, uniformity,
576. maxim A general truth or fundamental principle, esp. repetition in sound
esp. expressed as a proverb or saying
598. moreover Besides; in addition to what was just stated
577. mendacious Lying, habitually dishonest
599. mores Customs, manners, or morals of a
578. mendicant Beggar, or religious follower who lives by particular group
begging
600. morose Gloomy, sullen
579. mercurial Quickly and unpredictably changing
moods; fickle, flighty 601. multifarious Diverse, having a lot of variety

580. meretricious Attractive in a vulgar or flashy way, 602. mundane Common, ordinary, everyday
tawdry; deceptive 603. munificent Generous, giving liberally
581. metamorphosis A complete change or transformation (in
604. myopic Near-sighted; lacking long-term thinking,
biology, a change such as a caterpillar
short-sighted
becoming a pupa and then a butterfly)
605. nadir Lowest point
582. metaphysical Concerned with abstract thought, related
to metaphysics (branch of philosophy 606. naïve Simple and unsophisticated, unsuspecting,
concerned with explaining the nature of lacking worldly experience and critical
being and of the world); very subtle or judgment
abstruse 607. nascent Coming into existence, still developing
583. meticulous Taking extreme care in regards to details;
608. negate Deny or refute; make void or cause to be
precise, fussy
ineffective
609. neologism New word or phrase (or a new meaning 634. opaque Not translucent; not allowing light, heat, etc.
applied to an existing word or phrase) to pass through; dark, dull, unclear or stupid
610. neophyte Beginner, novice; person newly converted to a 635. opine Express an opinion
religion
636. opprobrium Disgrace and disapproval that result from
611. net Remaining after expenses or other factors outrageously shameful actions
have been deducted; ultimate (adj); to bring in
637. optimal Best, most desirable or favorable
as profit, or to catch as in a net (verb)
638. optimum most favorable condition or greatest degree or
612. nettle Irritate, sting, or annoy
amount possible under given circumstances
613. nevertheless However, even so, despite that
639. orotund Full, rich, and clear (of the voice or
or
speaking); pompous, bombastic
nonetheless
640. orthodox Adhering to a traditional, established faith, or
614. noisome Offensive, disgusting; harmful
to anything customary or commonly accepted
615. nominal Trivial, so small as to be unimportant; in
641. oscillate Swing back and forth; waver, change one's
name only, so-called
mind
616. nontrivial Important or big enough to matter
642. ossify Become bone or become hard like bone;
617. normative Implying or attempting to establish a norm; become inflexible in attitudes, opinions, etc.
expressing value judgments or telling people 643. ostensible or Professed, evident, or pretended; outwardly
what to do (rather than merely describing that ostensive appearing in a certain way
which is happening)
644. ostentatious Pretentious, boastful showiness
618. notoriety Ill fame; the state of being well-known for a
disgraceful reason 645. outstrip Surpass, exceed; be larger or better than; leave
behind
619. novel New, fresh, original
646. overshadow Cast a shadow over, darken; dominate, make
620. nuance A subtle difference in tone, meaning, to seem less important
expression, etc.
647. overwrought Overly nervous, agitated, or excited; too
621. obdurate Stubborn, hardhearted, hardened in ornate, elaborate, or fussy; overdone
wrongdoing
648. palatial Suitable for or resembling a palace,
622. objective Factual, related to reality or physical objects; magnificent
not influenced by emotions, unbiased
649. palliate Make less serious or severe; relieve symptoms
623. oblique Slanting or sloping; indirect, misleading, or of an illness
evasive
650. pallid Abnormally pale (as skin); lacking color or
624. obsequious Servile, very compliant, fawning vitality
625. obsolete Out of date, no longer in use 651. panache Flair, style, swagger; a flamboyant or grand
626. obstinate Stubborn or hard to control way of acting
652. panegyric Formal or lofty expression of praise
627. obviate Prevent, eliminate, or make unnecessary
653. panoply Splendid, wide-ranging, impressive display or
628. occlude Stop up, close, shut in or shut off
array
629. occult The supernatural (noun); pertaining to magic,
654. paradigm Model or pattern; worldview, set of shared
astrology, etc.; mysterious, secret or hidden
assumptions, values, etc.
(adj); to hide, to shut off from view (verb)
655. paradox Contradiction, or seeming contradiction that
630. offhand Casual, informal; done without preparation or
is actually true
forethought; rude in a short way, brusque
656. paragon Model of excellence, perfect example
631. officious Excessively eager in giving unwanted advice
or intruding where one is not wanted; 657. pare Peel or cut off the outer layer (such as peeling
meddlesome, pushy fruit with a knife), reduce or trim as if cutting
off the outer parts
632. offset Counteract, compensate for (verb); a
counterbalance (noun) 658. pariah Social outcast, untouchable
633. onerous Burdensome, oppressive, hard to endure
659. parley Discussion, negotiation, esp. between 683. perfunctory Done superficially, without much care, or
enemies (noun); to have such a discussion merely as routine
(verb)
684. peripatetic Journeying from place to place; traveling on
660. parry Deflect or avoid (esp. a blow or attack); foot
skillfully evade (a question)
685. peripheral Relating to or making up an outer boundary
661. partial Biased, prejudiced, favoring one over others; or region; not of primary importance, fringe
having a special liking for something or
686. permeate Spread or penetrate throughout
someone (usually partial to)
687. pernicious Very harmful or destructive, deadly
662. partisan Devoted to a particular group, cause, etc.
(adj.); fervent supporter of a group, party, idea, 688. perspicacious Having penetrating insight or good
etc.; guerilla fighter (noun) discernment
663. pastiche Mix of incongruous parts; artistic work 689. pervasive Tending to spread throughout
imitating the work of other artists, often
690. phalanx Formation of soldiers carrying shields close
satirically
together for defense; any very close group of
664. patent Obvious, apparent, plain to see (adj); a letter people
from a government guaranteeing an inventor
691. philanthropy Efforts to improve the well-being of
the rights to his or her invention (noun)
humankind, generally through giving
665. pathogenic Capable of producing disease money
666. pathological Relating to or caused by disease; relating to 692. philistine Person deficient in or hostile to culture
compulsive bad behavior
693. phlegmatic Apathetic, sluggish, not easily excited or
667. patronizing Condescending, having a superior manner, made emotional
treating as an inferior
694. phony Fake, counterfeit; insincere, not genuine
668. paucity Scarcity, the state of being small in number
695. pious Devout; religiously reverent and dutiful
669. peccadillo Small sin or fault
696. pith Core, essence; significance or weight
670. pedant Person who pays excessive attention to book
697. placate Satisfy or calm down (an angry or
learning and rules, or who uses his or her
dissatisfied person), esp. by conciliatory
learning to show off
gestures
671. peddle Travel around while selling; sell illegally; give
698. placid Peaceful, calm, tranquil
out or disseminate
672. pedestrian Ordinary, dull, commonplace 699. plastic Able to be shaped or formed; easily
influenced
673. pejorative Disparaging, derogatory, belittling (adj); a
700. platitude A shallow, overused statement; cliche
name or word that is disparaging (noun)
674. pellucid Transparent, translucent; clear, easy to 701. plausible Believable; having the appearance of truth
understand 702. plebian Of the common people
675. penchant Liking or inclination (usually penchant for) 703. plethora Excess; excessive amount
676. penitent Regretful, feeling remorse for one's sins or 704. plucky Brave, spirited
misdeeds (adj); a person who feels this way
(noun) 705. plummet Plunge, fall straight down

677. penumbra Outer part of a shadow from an eclipse; any 706. plutocracy Rule by the wealthy
surrounding region, fringe, periphery; any
707. polarized Divided into sharply opposed groups
area where something "sort of" exists
708. polemic Controversial argument, esp. one attacking
678. penury Extreme poverty or scarcity
a specific idea
679. per se Intrinsically; by itself; in itself
709. politic Shrewd, pragmatic; tactful or diplomatic
680. peregrinate Travel from place to place, esp. on foot
710. polyglot Speaking or composed of many languages
681. perennial Lasting through the years or indefinitely, (of a person, book, etc.); a person who
enduring; recurring knows several languages
682. perfidious Disloyal, treacherous, violating one's trust 711. ponderous Heavy; bulky and unwieldy; dull, labored
712. posit Presume, suggest, put forward (an idea) 739. profound Very insightful, penetrating deeply into a
subject; pervasive, intense, "down to the
713. posthumous Happening or continuing after death
very bottom"; at the very bottom
714. potentate Ruler, person of great power
740. profuse Abundant, extravagant, giving or given
715. pragmatic Practical; dealing with actual facts and freely
reality 741. prohibitive Tending to forbid something, or serving to
716. prattle Talk in an idle, simple-minded, prevent something
meaningless, or foolish way; chatter, 742. proliferate Increase or spread rapidly or excessively
babble
743. prolix Excessively long and wordy (of a person,
717. pre-empt Prevent; take the place of, supplant; take
piece of writing, etc.)
before someone else can
744. prologue Introductory part to a book, play, etc.
718. preamble Introductory statement, preface
745. pronounced Distinct, strong, clearly indicated
719. precarious Unstable, insecure, dangerous
746. propagate Reproduce, spread, increase
720. precipitate Cause to happen suddenly or prematurely;
fling, plunge, or hurl down 747. propensity Natural inclination or tendency

721. précis Concise summary, abstract 748. prophetic Relating to prophesy, predicting, ominous

722. precursor Something that comes before, esp. 749. propitiate Attempt to reconcile with, satisfy, or reduce
something that also announces or suggests the animosity of (a person who is angry,
something on its way offended, etc.)
723. predilection Preference, tendency or favorability 750. propitious Favorable, giving good signs for the future,
towards likely to work out; kind or forgiving
724. predisposed Having an inclination or tendency 751. propriety Conforming to good manners or
beforehand; susceptible appropriate behavior; justness
725. prescient Having foreknowledge or foresight, seeing 752. prosaic Dull, ordinary
the future
753. proscribe Prohibit, outlaw; denounce; exile or banish
726. presumptive Based on inference or assumption;
754. prospective Potential, in the future
providing reasonable grounds for belief
727. presumptuous Too bold or forward; going beyond that 755. providential Lucky, fortunate, or relating to divine care
which is proper (the idea that a deity has helped or cared for
a person)
728. pretentious Claiming or demanding a position of
importance or dignity, esp. when 756. proxy Agent, substitute, person authorized to act
unjustified; showing off, creating a on behalf of another
deceptive, false show of worth 757. prudent Wise in practical matters, carefully
729. preternatural Supernatural, exceptional providing for the future
758. puerile Juvenile, immature
730. prevaricate Stray from the truth, mislead, lie
759. pugilism boxing, fighting with the fists
731. primacy The state of being first or most important
760. pugnacious Inclined to fight, combative
732. principled Having high moral standards
761. puissance Power, might
733. pristine In an original, pure state; uncorrupted
762. pulchritude Physical beauty
734. probity Honesty, integrity
763. pungent Having a sharp taste or smell; biting,
735. proclivity Inclination, natural tendency
stimulating, sharp
736. prodigal Wasteful, extravagant; giving abundantly,
764. pusillanimous Cowardly, timid
lavish
765. qualified Modified, limited, conditional on
737. prodigious Extraordinarily large, impressive, etc.
something else
738. profligate Completely and shamelessly immoral, or
766. quandary Uncertainty or confusion about what to do,
extremely wasteful
dilemma
767. querulous Given to complaining, grumbling
768. quibble Make trivial arguments or criticisms, find 793. repast A meal (noun); to eat or feast (verb)
faults in a petty way, esp. to evade something
794. repertorial Pertaining to a repertory or repertoire, a stock
more important
of available things or a number of theatrical
769. quiescent Quiet, still performances presented regularly or in
sequence
770. quixotic Extremely impractical but very romantic,
chivalrous, or idealistic; impulsive 795. replete Supplied in abundance, filled, gorged (used
with with)
771. quotidian Daily; everyday, ordinary
796. repose The act or state of resting; peacefulness,
772. raconteur Witty storyteller
tranquility; lying dead in a grave
773. ranks Personnel; a group of people considered all
797. reproach Blame, disgrace (noun); criticize, express
together
disappointment in (verb)
774. rarefied Lofty, very high up or elevated (in a
798. reprobate Disreputable, unprincipled, or damned
metaphorical way); exclusive, select; thin,
person (noun); shameless, depraved (adj)
pure, or less dense (as air at the top of a
mountain) 799. repudiate Reject, cast off, deny that something has
authority
775. reactant Something that reacts; a substance that
undergoes a change in a chemical reaction 800. requite Reciprocate, repay, or revenge

776. reap Harvest, such as by cutting; gather; get as a 801. rescind Annul, repeal, make void
result of one's effort
802. resolution The quality of being firmly determined;
777. recalcitrant Not obedient, resisting authority, hard to resolving to do something; a formal
manage judgment, esp. decided by a vote
778. recant Withdraw, retract, or disavow something one 803. resolve Find a solution to; firmly decide to do
has previously said, esp. formally something; decide by formal vote (verb);
firmness of purpose (noun)
779. recapitulate Summarize, repeat in a concise way
804. respectively In the order given
780. recluse Person who lives in seclusion
805. restive Impatient or uneasy under the control of
781. recondite Not easily understood, hidden, dealing with
another; resisting being controlled
an obscure topic
806. resurgent Having a revival, renewing, rising or surging
782. recrudescent Revival, breaking out into renewed activity
again
783. redound To have a good or bad effect, esp. as a result
807. reticent Not talking much; private (of a person),
of a person's efforts or actions (usually used
restrained, reserved
with to, on, or upon)
808. retrospective Looking to the past or backward; applying to
784. redress Setting something right after a misdeed,
the past, retroactive (adj); an art exhibit of an
compensation or relief for injury or
artist's work over a long period of time
wrongdoing (noun); correct, set right,
(noun)
remedy (verb)
809. revamp Renovate, redo, revise (verb); a restructuring,
785. refractory Stubbornly disobedient, hard to manage
upgrade, etc. (noun)
786. refulgent Shining, radiant 810. reverent Feeling or expressing very deep respect and
787. refute Prove to be false awe

788. rejoinder Response or reply, esp. a witty comeback 811. rhetoric The art or study of persuasion through
speaking or writing; language that is
789. relegate Send or commit to an inferior place, rank, elaborate or pretentious but actually empty,
condition, etc.; exile, banish; assign (a task) meaning little
to someone else
812. ribald Using or relating to obscene or vulgar humor
790. remedial Providing a remedy, curative; correcting a
deficient skill 813. ridden Dominated or burdened by

791. rend Tear violently, esp. to tear one's clothing or 814. rife Happening frequently, abundant, currently
hair out of grief; pull apart, split, or tear away being reported

792. render Give, submit, surrender; translate; declare 815. rift A gap or fissure (such as in rock), a break in
formally; cause to become friendly relations
816. rococo Very elaborate and ornate (in decorating or 836. scurvy Contemptible, mean
metaphorically, as in speech and writing);
837. searchingly In a searching or penetrating manner; while
relating to a highly ornate style of art and
examining closely or probing for answers
architecture in 18th-century France
838. secrete Produce and release a substance from a cell
817. rudimentary Elementary, relating to the basics;
or gland of the body for a functional purpose
undeveloped, primitive
839. secular Not religious or holy; pertaining to worldly
818. rue Regret, remorse (noun); to feel regret or
things
remorse (verb)
840. sedition Inciting rebellion against a government, esp.
819. ruminate Turn over in the mind, reflect on; chew cud
speech or writing that does this
(as a cow)
841. sedulous Persevering, persistent, diligent in one's
820. rustic Relating to country life, unsophisticated;
efforts
primitive; made of rough wood (adj); a rural
or uncultured person (noun) 842. semantic Relating to the different meanings of words
or other symbols
821. sacrosanct Sacred, inviolable, not to be trespassed on or
violated; above any criticism 843. sentient Conscious; experiencing sensation or
perceiving with the senses
822. sagacious Wise; showing good judgment and foresight
844. seraphic Like an angel; serene, spiritually carried off
823. salient Obvious, standing out; projecting,
or transported
protruding, jutting out
845. shard Fragment of some brittle substance, esp. a
824. salubrious Healthful, promoting health
sharp fragment of pottery, glass, etc.
825. sanction Permission or approval, something that gives 846. simultaneous At the same time
support or authority to something else
(noun); to allow, confirm, ratify (verb); OR a 847. sinecure A job or position that pays while requiring
legal action by one or more countries against little or no work
another country to get it to comply (noun); to 848. skeptic Person inclined to doubting or questioning
place sanctions or penalties on (verb) generally accepted beliefs
826. sanguine Cheerfully optimistic, hopeful; reddish, ruddy 849. skirt Border, lie along the edge of, go around;
(as in rosy-red cheeks indicting health or evade
vitality)
850. skittish Shy, fickle, uncertain, or prone to act
827. sap The inner fluid of a plant or any essential suddenly due to nervousness; lively in a
body fluid; energy, vitality; a person taken restless or excessive way
advantage of (noun); undermine, weaken, tire
851. slack Loose, negligent, lazy, weak (adj); neglect to
out (verb)
do one's duties; loosen up, relax (verb);
828. sardonic Scornfully or ironically mocking, cynically period of little work (noun)
derisive
852. slake Satisfy (esp. thirst), cool, or refresh; make
829. satiate or To fully satisfy; to go beyond satisfying to the less active
sate point of excess (possibly inducing disgust,
853. slew A large number or quantity
tiredness, etc.)
830. saturate Soak or imbue thoroughly; cause a substance 854. slight Small, not very important, slender or delicate
to unite with the greatest possible amount of (adj); treat as though not very important;
another substance snub, ignore (verb); an act of treating in this
way, a discourtesy (noun)
831. savant Learned person, scholar, someone admitted
to membership in a scholarly field; a person 855. sobriquet A nickname
with amazing mental abilities despite having 856. solecism Nonstandard use of grammar or words;
a cognitive difference or disability mistake, esp. in etiquette
832. savor Appreciate fully, taste or smell with pleasure 857. solicitous Concerned or anxious (about another
833. scant Not enough or barely enough person), expressing care; eager or desirous;
very careful
834. scathing Severe, injurious; bitterly harsh or critical (as
858. solidarity Fellowship in interests, feelings,
a remark)
responsibilities, etc., such as among a group
835. scintilla A tiny bit or trace of people or among classes, nations, etc.
859. somatic Of the body 882. stipulate Specify; make an open demand, esp. as a
condition of agreement
860. soporific Causing sleep; sleepy, drowsy (adj); something
that causes sleep (noun) 883. stoic or Indifferent to pleasure or pain, enduring
stoical without complaint; person indifferent to
861. sound Measure the depth of (usually of water) as with a
pleasure or pain (noun)
sounding line; penetrate and discover the
meaning of, understand (usually as sound the 884. stolid Unemotional, showing little emotion, not
depths) easily moved

862. spartan Very disciplined and stern; frugal, living simply, 885. stratagem Military maneuver to deceive or surprise;
austere; suggestive of the ancient Spartans crafty scheme

863. spate Sudden outpouring or rush; flood 886. stratum One of many layers (such as in a rock
formation or in the classes of a society)
864. spearhead Be the leader of
887. strut A structural support or brace
865. specious Seemingly true but actually false; deceptively
attractive 888. stymie or Block, hinder, or thwart (verb); an obstacle
stymy (noun)
866. spectrum A broad range of nevertheless related qualities
or ideas, esp. those that overlap to create a 889. subjective Existing in the mind or relating to one's own
continuous series (as in a color spectrum, where thoughts, opinions, emotions, etc.; personal,
each color blends into the next in a continuous individual, based on feelings
way) 890. sublime Lofty or elevated, inspiring reverence or awe;
867. speculate Contemplate; make a guess or educated guess excellent, majestic; complete, utter
about; engage in a risky business transaction, 891. subpoena A court order requiring a person to appear in
gamble court and give testimony
868. sporadic Occasional, happening irregularly or in 892. subside Sink, settle down, become less active; return to
scattered locations a normal level
869. sportive Playful, merry, joking around, done "in sport" 893. substantiate Support with evidence or proof; give a material
(rather than intended seriously) existence to
870. squalid Disgusting, filthy, foul, extremely neglected 894. succeeding Coming after or following
871. squelch Crush, squash; suppress or silence; walk 895. sully Make dirty, stain, tarnish, defile
through ooze or in wet shoes, making a
smacking or sucking sound 896. supersede Replace, take the position of, cause to be
disregarded as void or obsolete
872. standing Status, rank, reputation (noun); existing
indefinitely, not movable (adj) 897. supplant Take the place of, displace, especially through
sneaky tactics
873. stark Complete, total, utter; harsh or grim; extremely
simple, severe, blunt, or plain 898. supplicate Pray humbly; ask, beg, or seek in a humble
way
874. stasis Equilibrium, a state of balance or inactivity, esp.
caused by equal but opposing forces 899. supposition Assumption, hypothesis, something that has
been supposed
875. static Fixed, not moving or changing, lacking vitality
900. surfeit Excess, excessive amount, overindulgence
876. status quo Existing state or condition
901. surly Bad-tempered, hostile, unfriendly, or rude
877. steeped Immersed (in), saturated (with)
902. surmise Guess, infer, think, or make an opinion with
878. stentorian Very loud and powerful (generally of a human incomplete information
voice)
903. surrogate Substitute, person who acts for another
879. stigma Mark of disgrace, a figurative stain or mark on (noun); acting as a replacement (adj)
someone's reputation
904. sybarite Person devoted to pleasure and luxury
880. stingy Not generous with money, reluctant to spend or
give 905. sycophant Servile flatterer, parasitic person who fawns
in order to get ahead
881. stint Period of time spent doing something, or a
specific, limited amount of work (noun); to be 906. symbiosis Mutually dependent relationship between two
frugal, to get by on little (verb) organisms, people, groups, etc.
907. synchronous Happening at the same time; occurring at the 930. transgression Violation of a law, moral rule, order, etc.;
same rate and thus happening together sin
repeatedly
931. transitory Temporary, short-lived, not lasting
908. synoptic Relating to a synopsis or summary; giving a
932. travesty Exaggerated, debased, or grotesque
general view
imitation
909. syntax The rules governing grammar and how words
933. treacherous Betraying trust, not faithful or trustworthy;
join to make sentences (or how words and
not dependable; dangerous or deceptive
symbols join in writing computer code), the
study of these rules, or any system or orderly 934. trenchant forceful or vigorous, effective, keen;
arrangement caustic, sharp

910. table Lay aside to discuss later, often as a way to 935. trifling Trivial, not very important; so small as to
postpone discussion indefinitely be unimportant; frivolous, shallow

911. tacit Understood without being said; implied, not 936. trite Lacking freshness and originality, lacking
stated directly; silent effectiveness due to overuse, cliché

912. taciturn Not talking much, reserved; silent, holding 937. truculent Fierce, cruel, savage; belligerent
back in conversation
938. tumultuous Riotous, violently agitated, marked by
913. tangential Only slightly relevant, going off-topic disturbance or uproar; noisy, chaotic

914. tawdry Gaudy, cheap or cheap-looking; indecent 939. turgid Swollen, inflated; or, metaphorically
"inflated," such as in overblown, pompous
915. temperance Moderation, self-control, esp. regarding
speech
alcohol or other desires or pleasures; total
abstinence from alcohol 940. turpitude Depravity, baseness of character, corrupt
or depraved acts
916. tendentious Marked by a strong point of view, biased
941. tyro Beginner
917. tenuous Long and thin, slender; flimsy, having little
substance 942. ubiquitous Existing everywhere at the same time

918. terrestrial Relating to the Earth or to land; worldly 943. umbrage Offense or annoyance (usually as take
umbrage, meaning become offended or
919. terse Concise, brief and to the point (sometimes to
annoyed)
the point of rudeness)
944. unconscionable Not guided by conscience; morally wrong,
920. timely Well-timed, happening at a suitable time
unjust, unreasonable
921. timorous Fearful, timid 945. undermine Weaken, cause to collapse by digging
922. tirade Bitter, abusive criticism or verbal attack away at the foundation (of a building or
an argument); injure or attack in a
923. toady Someone who flatters or acts in a servile secretive or underhanded way
manner for self-serving reasons
946. underscore Emphasize (or, literally, to underline text)
924. token Sign, symbol, mark, badge; souvenir,
memento; coin-like disk used as currency for 947. unearth Dig up, uncover, expose
subways, arcade games, etc.; sample, or 948. unequivocal Unambiguous, clear, absolute; having
person, thing, idea taken to represent an only one possible meaning
entire group (noun); of very little or merely
symbolic value (adj) 949. unprecedented Never before known or seen, without
having happened previously
925. tome Large or scholarly book; one of the volumes
in a set of several books 950. unseemly Improper, inappropriate, against the rules
of taste or politeness
926. torpor Sluggishness, lethargy, or apathy; a period of
inactivity 951. unsparing Generous, lavish (as in not sparing any
help or gifts to others); unmerciful, harsh
927. torrid Very hot, parching, burning; passionate (as in not sparing any criticism)
928. tortuous Twisting, winding, complex; devious, not 952. untempered Not toned down; not moderated,
straightforward controlled, or counterbalanced
929. tractable Easily controlled or managed, docile; easily 953. upbraid Find fault with, criticize or scold severely
shaped or molded
954. usury Charging interest on a loan, esp. charging 980. wanton Reckless, vicious, without regard for what is
illegally high or excessive interest right; unjustifiable, deliberately done for no
reason at all; sexually unrestrained or
955. vacillate Waver in one's mind or opinions, be indecisive
excessively luxurious
956. vanguard Leading units at the front of an army; leaders in
981. warranted Justified, authorized (warrant can mean to
a trend or movement, people on the "cutting
justify or a justification, but can also mean to
edge"; the forefront of a trend or movement
vouch for or guarantee)
957. variegated Varied in color, having multicolored patches or
982. wary Watchful, motivated by caution, on guard
spots; diverse
against danger
958. venerate Revere, regard with deep respect and awe
983. welter Confused mass or pile, jumble; confusion or
959. veracity Truthfulness, accuracy; habitual adherence to turmoil (noun); roll around, wallow, toss
the truth about, writhe (verb)
960. verbose Wordy 984. whereas While on the contrary, considering that

961. verdant Green, such as with vegetation, plants, grass, 985. whet Stimulate, make keen or eager (esp. of an
etc.; young and inexperienced appetite)
962. verisimilar Having the appearance of truth, probable 986. whimsical Marked or motivated by whims (odd, fanciful
ideas); erratic, unpredictable
963. vernal Relating to the spring; fresh, youthful
987. whitewash A substance used to whiten walls, wood, etc.
964. vestige Trace or sign of something that once existed
(noun); deception, covering up of wrongs,
965. vex annoy or bother; puzzle or distress errors, misdeeds, etc. (verb)

966. via Through, by means of, by way of (by a route 988. wily Crafty, cunning, characterized by tricks or
that goes through or touches) artifice

967. viable Capable of living (or growing, developing, etc.); 989. winnow Sift, analyze critically, separate the useful part
practical, workable from the worthless part

968. vicissitude Changes or variations over time, esp. regular 990. winsome Charming, engaging, esp. in a sweet and
changes from one thing to another innocent way

969. vim Pep, enthusiasm, vitality, lively spirit 991. wizened Withered, shriveled

970. vintage Related to items of high quality from a previous 992. xenophobia Fear or hatred of foreigners or that which is
era, old-fashioned, antique (adj); the wine of a foreign
particular year (noun) 993. yoke A burden or something that oppresses; a frame
971. virtual Existing only in the mind or by means of a for attaching animals (such as oxen) to each
computer network; existing in results or in other and to a plow or other equipment to be
essence but not officially or in name pulled, or a bar across a person's shoulders to
help carry buckets of water, etc. (noun); to
972. virulent Extremely infectious, poisonous, etc.; hateful,
unite together or to burden (verb)
bitterly hostile
994. zeal Great fervor or enthusiasm for a cause, person,
973. viscid or Thick, adhesive, or covered in something sticky
etc.; tireless diligence in furthering that cause;
viscous
passion, ardor
974. vitriol Something highly caustic, such as criticism
995. zenith High point, culmination
(literally, one of a number of chemicals
including sulfuric acid)
975. vituperate Verbally abuse, rebuke or criticize harshly

976. vociferous Noisily crying out, as in protest

977. volatile Varying, inconstant, fleeting; tending to

violence, explosive
978. voluble Easily fluent in regards to speech

979. wan Unnaturally pale, or showing some other

indication of sickness, unhappiness, etc.;
weak, lacking forcefulness